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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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